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Anti-inflammatory diet tips to try
A new study shows a strong association between long-term diets and chronic inflammation, which researchers say can be one of the underlying causes of many health problems.
we know the foods we eat impact our weight cholesterol and blood pressure but a new study shows a strong association between long-term diet and chronic inflammation researchers say that can be one of the underlying causes of many health problems mimi murphy and consumer reports reveal which foods to avoid and how to jump start an anti-inflammatory diet for better health think of inflammation this way when you cut your finger it bleeds and almost immediately white blood cells rush over to the area to help heal the cut you might notice swelling or reddening of the area this is an example of acute inflammation which is temporary and promotes healing but in other cases irritants and germs can cause low level persistent inflammation called chronic inflammation chronic inflammation can lead to health issues like diabetes cancer heart disease even dementia how do you avoid chronic inflammation consumer reports says to start with your diet some foods like colorful fruits have antioxidants that can dampen inflammation tricia calvo is the deputy editor for health and food at cr other foods such as red and processed meats refined carbohydrates and sugar may promote inflammation in a new study researchers followed more than 200 000 men and women for up to 32 years it found that those who consumed pro-inflammatory diets had a 46 percent increased risk of heart disease and a 28 increased risk of stroke compared with those who consumed anti-inflammatory diets cr has some tips to help get your anti-inflammatory regimen started first focus on a healthy diet overall and be sure to eat a variety of foods try shredding a head of cabbage and toss with olive oil and fresh dill for a tasty slaw go for buckwheat soba noodles you can add them to a stir fry with bok choy and chicken or shrimp and before you start buying new ingredients check your pantry virgin olive oil black beans walnuts even a glass of wine all contain anti-inflammatory compounds how's that for some good news that was mimi murphy reporting cr says leafy greens like kale and yellow vegetables like butternut squash are also high in anti-inflammatory compounds foods associated with inflammation include red and processed meats white flour sugars and sugary beverages i'm in trouble me too
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